During their visits to 3rd & Fairfax, WGAW showrunners shared their wisdom on everything from climbing the career ladder to how to handle being rewritten.
Showrunner Gary Jacobs recalls a lesson learned from a botched opportunity.
1/16/2026 • Louise Farr
Amid a profusion of screenwriting podcasts, which ones did writer hosts name as their favorites?
Aaron Wiener shares his tips for approaching people you don’t know at WGAW events.
12/19/2025 • Evan Henerson
From corporate attorney to screenwriter of the new holiday film Oh. What. Fun. Chandler Baker enjoys the ride.
John Whittington identifies early signs indicating you may need to exercise caution.
Tips and takeaways from the Showrunner Training Program Virtual Crash Course.
6/10/2022
If you’re a drama writer who’s made the switch to a comedy room, Nastaran Dibai has tips for a smooth transition.
4/15/2022
Paul Redford has advice for the writer asked to give notes on a script.
12/2/2025 • Lisa Rosen
Gathering at the Preserve LA celebrates the craft of screenwriting, offers opportunities to learn from great writers, and fosters camaraderie.
11/25/2025 • Evan Henerson
Writer and creator Mike Makowsky revisits a forgotten chapter of history and learns a lesson for today’s politics.
Showrunner Katie O’Brien advises writers on how to get through industry contraction.
11/7/2025 • Evan Henerson
From how to prepare for OWAs to dealing with free work, screenwriters offer peer advice over pastries.
Denise Moss outlines how to get the most out of general meetings—career-starter or not.
2/18/2022
Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett know a thing or two—or more—about navigating writing partnerships.
1/21/2022
Jordana Arkin reframes the question and offers up some do’s and don’ts.
1/7/2022
Billy Ray offers these 11 tips to pitch your script.
10/31/2025 • Jack Giroux
M3GAN, Alien: Earth, and Hannibal writers discuss their techniques for creating fear on the page.
10/24/2025 • Julie Prendiville Roux
Nouvelle Vague, the centerpiece of the 2025 American French Film Festival, celebrates French New Wave.
10/21/2025 • Evan Henerson
Mapping your way out of the mire, breaking up with your rep, and other takeaways from the Guild’s new Mid-Level Training Program.
Are two heads better than one? Josh Campbell and Matt Stuecken explain what makes their partnership work.
7/16/2021
Nicole Riegel shares her thoughts on finding the right director for a greenlit project, looking at both sides of the relationship.
7/6/2021
Tripper Clancy shares the crucial steps you should take before pitching for an OWA.
7/6/2021
Screenwriter captains identify warning signs that an OWA may be a dead end.
6/18/2021
Anne Kenney speaks to the importance of using original works as writing samples, no matter the type.
10/10/2025 • Lisa Rosen
WGAW members draw on drawing—and collaging, doodling, photography and dancing—to enliven their work.
9/30/2025 • Evan Henerson
New program Ask a Screenwriter lets Guild members tap into a huge roster of writers with experience.
9/26/2025 • Evan Henerson
Film written by Paul Selvin Award honoree tells an unlikely underdog tale.
Javier Grillo-Marxuach shares his angst and his checklist.
6/4/2021
Wendy Calhoun describes how to nurture and grow your network so it continues to bear fruit.
5/21/2021
The Goldbergs’ Peter Dirksen outlines what writers can do to create a strong working relationship with their agent.
Oscar nominee and former TV staffer Virgil Williams has advice for TV writers who want to cross over.
3/26/2021
Showrunner Oliver Goldstick encourages TV writers to focus on three things when looking for work after their first staffing job.
Feature writer Daniel Kunka sees them as essential calling cards for writers.
Showrunner Aaron Ginsburg encourages boldness and generosity.
7/22/2025 • Louise Farr
Committee of Women Writers panelists offers tips that demystify the pitching process from writers whose pitches have sold.
7/17/2025 • Evan Henerson
Co-Founders Glen Mazzara and Kyle Harimoto preview valuable tips of the trade in store for the 10th annual edition.
3/12/2021
Linda Mathious answers a member’s question about writing in a different genre.
7/31/2020
Jeff Stockwell explains what’s wrong with one-step deals and suggests what writers can do about them.
7/10/2020
Y. Shireen Razack on talking in the writers’ room.
6/26/2020
WGAW member Terri Kopp on staffing first vs. selling first.
If a door opens, walk through it, says Sal Calleros.
Ask a Mentor
6/13/2025
Jody Lambert recommends bravery and patience.
5/6/2025 • Evan Henerson
WGAW writers embrace the hassle-free benefits.
4/8/2025 • Louise Farr
The Onyx series’ multi-cultural writers’ room brings South Asian characters to the fore.
6/12/2020
TV writer Eric Tuchman (The Handmaid’s Tale, Stitchers) answers a question about whether new writers should stick to one genre when sending out material.
3/28/2025 • Lisa Rosen
After eight years in prison, Sammy Horowitz found a partner and a path to Hollywood success. Now they’re teaching incarcerated men to do the same.
2/14/2025 • Evan Henerson
WGAW members applaud opportunity to gain insight on room management.
12/20/2024 • Evan Henerson
New witch-centered stories investigate elements of empowerment.
12/3/2024 • Evan Henerson
Everybody Still Hates Chris’s Sanjay Shah shares his go-tos.
11/15/2024 • Louise Farr
Writers look for nuance in multilingual writing.
11/5/2024 • Dylan Callaghan
Screenwriting team Alfred Gough and Miles Millar discuss their journey from Wednesday to Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
10/8/2024 • Evan Henerson
Lopez vs Lopez showrunner Debby Wolfe champions Latine representation.
10/4/2024 • Lisa Rosen
WGAW members discuss how they worked to portray domestic violence without stereotyping or sensationalism.
Matthew Miller helps navigate an uncomfortable situation.
8/27/2024 • Evan Henerson
Production 101 panelists offer useful advice for TV writers.
7/23/2024 • Evan Henerson
Late-night comedy writers offer tips to getting the job.
7/16/2024 • Lisa Rosen
Tips and takeaways from Pitches That Sold—and Made It To Air from the writers of Hacks, The Cleaning Lady, and Joy Ride.
6/28/2024 • Louise Farr
The Hacks writer talks about rising from assistant to executive story editor.
6/11/2024 • Evan Henerson
Emily Yoshida and Maegan Houang reflect on wrapping up Shōgun’s first season.
5/17/2024 • Evan Henerson
After a 12-year journey, Tony Spiridakis’ family-inspired story hits the screen.
4/16/2024 • Dylan Callaghan
Journalist-turned-showrunner Amy Chozick writes without fear.
3/21/2024 • Evan Henerson
Nearly 20 years since its founding, the Black List is a resource for writers.
3/8/2024 • Louise Farr
Creator Graham Roland’s Dark Winds brings a fresh perspective to a Native American-themed mystery.
3/1/2024 • Lisa Rosen
William Lucas Walker discusses work, life, and work about his life.
2/23/2024 • Evan Henerson
WGAW Member Marcus Gardley revisits a classic.
